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Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT

L5

american travelerMetairie, LA2 days ago

$2,862.08/week

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRTAmerican Traveler Metairie, Louisiana, United States Position status: Open
Assignment type: travel
Shift: NightsLength (weeks): 12
Openings: 1$2,862.08/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)
Description: American Traveler is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRTT) for a night shift hospital position requiring 2+ years of experience and multiple life support certifications. Details Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy/Neuro Diagnostics unit Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 18:30-7:00 Facility prefers 48 hours per week, open to 36/48 rotating schedule Every other weekend required2 Fridays within a 4 week schedule No call requirements In-hospital patient transport duties requiredNICU coverage requires NRP certification Epic charting system used Work settings include Adult Critical Care, Emergency Department, and NICURequirementsCRT, CRTT, or RRT certification requiredACLS and BLS certification requiredNRP certification required for NICU assignmentsPALS certification preferred Minimum 2 years of experience required, higher experience preferred Teaching hospital experience preferred Epic charting experience requiredLA state license required (if applicable) Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and high frequency oscillator Skilled in airway management including intubation assist and extubation Experience with ABG interpretation and arterial blood gas draws Neonatal/pediatric equipment experience preferred, including bubble CPAP and oscillating ventilators Two recent manager references required
Additional Information:
  • Provide respiratory care across adult critical care, emergency department, and NICU settings
  • Perform chest physiotherapy, pulmonary hygiene, and tracheostomy care/management
  • Administer medications via nebulizer, MDI, and other delivery systems
  • Participate in care of patients with ARDS, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, and ECMOAssist with high-risk deliveries and neonatal/pediatric airway management as needed
  • Complete facility-specific, non-billable training modules prior to start
  • Local candidates within 75 miles accepted at local rate
  • Returning LCMC employees must be separated from the health system for at least 1 year before being eligible for travel assignments
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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$2,862.08/week

Location

Metairie, LA

Occupation

Respiratory Therapists

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

2 days ago

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